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Women's Philanthropy Network - Committees

Are you interested in serving on one of the WPN’s internal committees? These committees play a significant role in the vitality and effectiveness of the WPN!

Grants CommitteeThis committee is responsible for the design and implementation of the WPN’s grant making process. It determines eligibility criteria, the grant cycle and grant evaluation criteria. This committee presents grant options to the Membership at the Annual Meeting. Once a grant has been approved by a majority of the Membership present and voting at the Annual Meeting, the Chair will make a formal recommendation to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of North Louisiana for approval of the grant.

Guidance CommitteeThe Women’s Philanthropy Network is governed by its Guidance Committee, a group of no more than 21 members. The Guidance Committee is responsible for The Women’s Philanthropy Network management and operations. Any member of The Women’s Philanthropy Network is eligible to serve on The Guidance Committee.

Membership CommitteeThis committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of members.

Nominating CommitteeThis committee is responsible for developing an annual slate of officers and members of The Guidance Committee. In addition, it recommends candidates to the Executive Committee for vacancies occurring in the Guidance Committee during the current year.

Programs CommitteeThis committee is responsible for planning and hosting educational events for all members of The Women’s Philanthropy Network in order to expand awareness about community issues and grant making opportunities.

Public Relations CommitteeThis committee is responsible for external communication, such as media relations and the creation of promotional materials. It promotes WPN programs and processes and support public relations activity.